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How to build a 120i e87
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Captain_Stealth
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Removed the gasket sealer off the block. Removing the subframe and nipping in the new sump.
This was the best angle I could get as space was limited
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Captain_Stealth
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Got my power steering lines back. The pipes were replaced but the fittings is from the old ones
Before
After
High pressure hose with new restrictor
Return line
This is the old fitting. So glad I removed this krap
This exercise cost me R1000 bucks so definitely worth it
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Before
After
High pressure hose with new restrictor
Return line
This is the old fitting. So glad I removed this krap
This exercise cost me R1000 bucks so definitely worth it
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Captain_Stealth
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osiris said:
Thanks buddy
Nothing beats oem in some cases.
So far oil leaks identified were the following:
*Sump build quality
*Gasket maker used on sump was not applied correctly and sump and block was not prepped for new gasket
*Missing bolts from sump
*Oil filter housing gasket
*Right side valve cover gasket
*valve covers not tightened
*Power steering pump missing copper washers
*Damaged power steering lines
*Joints in low pressure line of power steering
The front and rear main real still look good so holding thumbs lol
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Captain_Stealth
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Sump install time 
New vs old pickup
Pickup in
Modified splash plate installed
Trying to figure out if there is some kind of plate to cover the flex plate.
Ran into an issue where the dipstick tube doesn’t clear the engine mounting bracket. Fun times.
Due to the oil leak from the power steering all the front arm bushes have gone soft so I need to replace top and bottom arms
Next week doing some cleanup on some parts to remove the nasty oil paste
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New vs old pickup
Pickup in
Modified splash plate installed
Trying to figure out if there is some kind of plate to cover the flex plate.
Ran into an issue where the dipstick tube doesn’t clear the engine mounting bracket. Fun times.
Due to the oil leak from the power steering all the front arm bushes have gone soft so I need to replace top and bottom arms
Next week doing some cleanup on some parts to remove the nasty oil paste
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Captain_Stealth
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Hi guys another update. The plan this weekend was to cleanup the engine bay and clean the parts affected by the leaks. I also removed the arms as the leaks made the rubber go soft and weak
This is what happened the bushes started falling apart. Since it’s all apart I am going to order m3 front lower arms as it should more negative camber. I am going to use non m torsion arms for the front so everything is nice and new. A bonus at least is that my steering rack has new rod and rack ends so I just need to get new arms for a nice and Parts install. I have chosen to go oem spec in front as with poly the feedback from the steering will rough.
Overspray fix.
Before
After
Spent a lot some time cleaning the motor and chassis and still needs more as the oil leaks has made a nice thick cake all over the place.
The front subframe
Before
After. Sorry for the bad pic
More updates to follow... as I have sent Parts to be modified
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This is what happened the bushes started falling apart. Since it’s all apart I am going to order m3 front lower arms as it should more negative camber. I am going to use non m torsion arms for the front so everything is nice and new. A bonus at least is that my steering rack has new rod and rack ends so I just need to get new arms for a nice and Parts install. I have chosen to go oem spec in front as with poly the feedback from the steering will rough.
Overspray fix.
Before
After
Spent a lot some time cleaning the motor and chassis and still needs more as the oil leaks has made a nice thick cake all over the place.
The front subframe
Before
After. Sorry for the bad pic
More updates to follow... as I have sent Parts to be modified
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So much work to clean a leak mess 
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Captain_Stealth
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Getting there slowly. I only get to work on it once a week for around 8 hours
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Finally found 1uz non vvti 1st gen rods they were thicker than the ones in my motor and the later versions.
Saving for the future for boost but I would still need to get the pistons which is like 15k
The rods on the right is the same as what is in my car
These should be good for 1 bar with a shot of NOS
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Saving for the future for boost but I would still need to get the pistons which is like 15k
The rods on the right is the same as what is in my car
These should be good for 1 bar with a shot of NOS
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cOlDFuSiOn
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Excellent progress here, one day when she is sorted this will be a serious sleeper. :cartel:
Captain_Stealth
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Finally got my intake back. So after 2 Fabricator’s it’s finally done
Before
Side intake
After
Front intake. Bigger throttle body (76mm). EGR blocked off. Water inlets blocked off. Increased volume
Side port deleted
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Before
Side intake
After
Front intake. Bigger throttle body (76mm). EGR blocked off. Water inlets blocked off. Increased volume
Side port deleted
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Captain_Stealth
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Assembly time !!!
Hi peeps update time again.
On these motors they came with a plastic thermostat housing and as usual they become brittle and break. So my new fabricator has been helping me out with the small jobs created this for me.
Modified the water housing bridge to remove the water pipes that go to the intake
Found this pipe blocked off like this but hidden in the intake. Was bound to come off and cause water issues
Blocked off
Fitted
These are my motor mounts they weigh nearly 4KG each. Who ever did this conversion needs to be shot. Gonna get them new ones fabbed at a later stage.
They were so flippen dirty
Drilled out my steering rod ends as the place I took my car to fit my M3 rack didn’t tighten it and it was stuck in there. Unfortunately I never took a pic. Could of come off and I would have been in a terrible accident because of bad workmanship another reason why you need to check these guys
The manifold was dented to make way for the steering rod. Another fail by whom ever did the conversion.
Upgrading to a magnetic drain plug to catch any metallic debree
Started putting in the subframe and the sump and subframe clearance issues by an inch
The silver line is where it is gonna be cut and modified to fit
Dropped off the sump by the fabricator this morning can’t do anything till I get it back
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Hi peeps update time again.
On these motors they came with a plastic thermostat housing and as usual they become brittle and break. So my new fabricator has been helping me out with the small jobs created this for me.
Modified the water housing bridge to remove the water pipes that go to the intake
Found this pipe blocked off like this but hidden in the intake. Was bound to come off and cause water issues
Blocked off
Fitted
These are my motor mounts they weigh nearly 4KG each. Who ever did this conversion needs to be shot. Gonna get them new ones fabbed at a later stage.
They were so flippen dirty
Drilled out my steering rod ends as the place I took my car to fit my M3 rack didn’t tighten it and it was stuck in there. Unfortunately I never took a pic. Could of come off and I would have been in a terrible accident because of bad workmanship another reason why you need to check these guys
The manifold was dented to make way for the steering rod. Another fail by whom ever did the conversion.
Upgrading to a magnetic drain plug to catch any metallic debree
Started putting in the subframe and the sump and subframe clearance issues by an inch
The silver line is where it is gonna be cut and modified to fit
Dropped off the sump by the fabricator this morning can’t do anything till I get it back
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Captain_Stealth
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Haha thanks man.
I am nearly there. Just need to reassemble and sort out the cooling.
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I am nearly there. Just need to reassemble and sort out the cooling.
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Captain_Stealth
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Modded Parts have returned and ready to go in 
Modded sump for clearance
Baffled catch can and extra port
Sump installed and has about a finger space of clearance
Finally getting somewhere with the assembly
My current issue is with my motor mounts. Need to make custom spacers
Will only be working on the car in 2 weeks time. So till then cheers
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Modded sump for clearance
Baffled catch can and extra port
Sump installed and has about a finger space of clearance
Finally getting somewhere with the assembly
My current issue is with my motor mounts. Need to make custom spacers
Will only be working on the car in 2 weeks time. So till then cheers
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